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1. Old Songs - James McGlynn (continued)

   

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   made mound Where James from life troubles cares and woes an early grave had found We'll always miss his smiling face as round the fires we meet. For no one can ever take his place on yonder empty seat But as the stories with new vim and jolly jokes go round I'll always think of James McGlynn in death's cold slumber bound.

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2. Old Songs - Lord Leitrim's Sad Downfall

   

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   Twas on all fools day this old debauch started from his den
   With hazel bombs and bastoons from the castle of Lough Rinn
   Markham and Kincade he gave them a hurried call
   Saying we'll drive them single or by tandem
   From lough Rinn to Donegal
   My Lord said Markham, I'm afraid we'll meet Rory on the way
   Rory or the Devil I never was afraid
   I'll make them sign to my agreement and

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